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Detroit Mayor Won't Run Again; White-Black Contest Is Expected

By JERRY M. FLINTSpecial to The New York Times ();

December 29, 1972,

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DETROIT, Dec. 28 -- Detroit's Mayor, Roman S. Gribbs, said today that he would not run for re-election next year. The decision is expected to produce another white-versus-black contest for the Mayor's office.

December 29, 1972

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